Hi Guys,
Hope everyone is well! My diet has been awful over the last few months I feel like I am just eating junk so I am back on the wagon and going to start my healthy eating again.
I have brought some turmeric tea as I want to cut out my normal cuppa. Does anyone drink turmeric tea? I am going to ask my consultant at next appt whether it’s safe but I heard turmeric is good for the liver!
Thanks
Never tried Turmeric Tea. I drink Nettle Tea: one cup of Nettle Tea leaves, add 500ml boiling water, leave to infuse for 15 minutes, strain through a fine sieve, add juice of a freshly squeezed lemon and one dessert spoon of Apple Cider Vinegar. Makes about a pint of tea. Use it throughout the day and just heat it up in microwave as when required. Can add honey if you want it sweeter or use less leaves if you don't want it as strong. Works for me, may not work for others. No known toxicity that I am aware of.
that sound so refreshing! Thankyou I will give that a try
I buy mine at buywholefoodsonline.co.uk
Loose leaf, not bags. Good for lots of wholefoods and superfoods, and that type of stuff. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for.
I would check with your doctor before starting taking this - definitely don't take turmeric supplements or anything like that as it can affect the uptake of various medications, it can be contraindicated in anyone with blood clotting difficulties. Just be very cautious as too much turmeric can be dangerous.
thankyou for responding! I will definitely check before I do. I’m so scared of everything and I knew someone here would be able to help.
Having had a big bleed and portal hypertension you don't want to risk taking something that can further reduce your blood clotting. Definitely check with your own consultant on this one.
Do you drink coffee? My hubby was recommended he drink at least one coffee a day (by liver specialist and dietician) as it has been proven to have some benefits to the liver. The BLT released details of various studies into the benefits of coffee some time ago.
Katie
Similarly, I had previously told my liver specialist that I was avoiding coffee and he advised that three to four cups of coffee a day could be beneficial for the liver over the long term, but not to go mad and drink coffee to excess.
Dear Chaz3125
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Hi Chaz3125
Please do not be tempted by herbal remedies that are not evidence based. The best approach you can do is start to implement more nutrient dense foods into your diet and think about how you can add movement into your lifestyle.
Small sustainable changes is the way forward as its an approach your more likely to stick to longterm.
I hope this has helped.
Sharan
As others said don’t fall into herbal supplements or teas. They can harm your liver worse than some prescription meds. You would be right to chat with your specialist.
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